Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
leptophyllus
ID:
708659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Itin. Pl. Khasyah Mts. : 62 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707992



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon leptophyllus
  • Narrow-Leaf Lilyturf
  • Narrow-Leaf Mondo Grass


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Description

Ophiopogon leptophyllus (also called Narrow-leaved Lilyturf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the asparagus family, Asparagaceae. It is native to East Asia, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiopogon leptophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ophiopogon leptophyllus are white and have 6 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon leptophyllus can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade.

Where to Find Ophiopogon leptophyllus

Ophiopogon leptophyllus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and Yunnan.

Ophiopogon leptophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon leptophyllus?

Ophiopogon leptophyllus

What is the common name of Ophiopogon leptophyllus?

Slender-leaved lilyturf

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon leptophyllus?

Ophiopogon leptophyllus is native to East Asia

Species in the Ophiopogon genus

Ophiopogon bockianus, Ophiopogon clarkei, Ophiopogon clavatus, Ophiopogon cordylinoides, Ophiopogon dracaenoides, Ophiopogon griffithii, Ophiopogon intermedius, Ophiopogon jaburan, Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon longifolius, Ophiopogon malcolmsonii, Ophiopogon micranthus, Ophiopogon reptans, Ophiopogon umbraticola, Ophiopogon tienensis, Ophiopogon tonkinensis, Ophiopogon tsaii, Ophiopogon xylorrhizus, Ophiopogon sylvicola, Ophiopogon zingiberaceus, Ophiopogon sarmentosus, Ophiopogon pierrei, Ophiopogon pingbienensis, Ophiopogon planiscapus, Ophiopogon platyphyllus, Ophiopogon regnieri, Ophiopogon revolutus, Ophiopogon szechuanensis, Ophiopogon sparsiflorus, Ophiopogon stenophyllus, Ophiopogon subverticillatus, Ophiopogon reversus, Ophiopogon peliosanthoides, Ophiopogon mairei, Ophiopogon latifolius, Ophiopogon marmoratus, Ophiopogon megalanthus, Ophiopogon motouensis, Ophiopogon leptophyllus, Ophiopogon angustifoliatus, Ophiopogon siamensis, Ophiopogon kradungensis, Ophiopogon menglianensis, Ophiopogon confertifolius, Ophiopogon jiangchengensis, Ophiopogon yunnanensis, Ophiopogon lushuiensis, Ophiopogon sinensis, Ophiopogon multiflorus, Ophiopogon vietnamensis,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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